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Zamberlan's Crosser shoe is aimed at speed hikers
Speed hiking: it's big in Europe and this new Zamberlan shoe is aimed at enthusiasts...
Silva introduces Dry Bag range to keep the rain off walkers' gear
Silva, the Swedish brand best known for its compasses, is launching a range of dry bags to keep the rain off walkers gear.
Bergans of Norway softshell jackets aimed at active outdoor fans
Two softshells from Bergans of Norway are pitched at active outdoor fans, with one weighing in at just 550g.
Craghoppers' NosiLife kids' activity trousers grow with their wearers
Travel brand Craghoppers have introduced walking trousers for children that not only protect them from insects but grow with them.
Poetry in motion? Asolo's new Reston and Athena Natural Shape boots
Boots: you just pull ‘em on and get walking up that hill, right? Well, not according to Italian brand Asolo, who told us about their new Natural ...
Black Diamond moves into outdoor clothing with new range
Black Diamond, one of the top names in climbing and skiing equipment, has unveiled its first clothing range.
New brasher Supalite Active GTX is lightweight addition to range
Boot brand brasher has added to its range with a lightweight model pitched at the less extreme end of the walking spectrum.
MSR's lightweight Reactor stove is an award winner
Seattle-based stove specialists MSR have introduced a one-litre version of its Reactor model, pitching in at the lightweight end of the market.
Snugpak adds Elite Proximity waterproof softshell to range
West Yorkshire brand Snugpak, best known for its sleeping bags, has extended its clothing range with the Elite Proximity jacket, a softshell that the company says is waterproof.
On test: brasher Supalite Active GTX boots
brasher Supalite Active GTX boots Colour: grey/black (men's); carbon/grey (women's) Country of manufacture: China Weight: 1,048g a pair of (size nine) Price: £130 Brasher Hillwalker Socks Colour: grey/dark grey (men’s); lilac/purple (women’s) Country of manufacture: UK Price: £11 These new offerings from brasher are firmly aimed at the lightweight end of the walking market.
Odlo turns to Gore-Tex for its summer outdoor range
Switzerland-based outdoor brand Odlo has announced a partnership with Gore for its new clothing range.
On test: Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch
Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch Price: £69.99 Weight: 100g including three NiMH batteries; 97g with alkaline batteries Illuminating power: 90 lumens with NiMH rechargeables; 110 lumens with AAA alkaline batteries Colour: metallic citron Country of manufacture: China The Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch is rechargeable via a USB cable, meaning travellers on the move can use any device with a USB output, such as laptops, a car USB socket or solar panels to boost the batteries back up for further use.
Black Diamond's new Vapor climbing helmet is 'lightest on market'
Black Diamond is claiming a record with its new Vapor helmet, which it says is the lightest on the market today.
Lifesystems updates its Mountain First Aid Kit for trekkers and hillgoers
An updated first aid kit from Lifesystems is aimed at mountaineers and trekkers heading off the beaten track.
Aquapac PackDivider drysacks keep gear sorted and dry
Aquapac, best known for producing cases to protect your electronic gizmos in the outdoors, has brought out a range of drysacks to keep the rest of your gear organised and dry.
Black Diamond unveils women's version of Ultra Mountain FL trekking poles
Black Diamond’s latest innovative walking poles now come in women-specific sizes. The Utah-based company said the Ultra Mountain FL Trekking Pole...
Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch features USB recharging
The days when finding your way on the hills after dark meant following the weak yellow-ish beam cast by a traditional bulb have long gone.
Edelrid Snipe climbing rope wins top ISPO award
An innovative climbing rope from German brand Edelrid topped out in the recent ISPO awards. The Snipe rope won the Outdoor Product of the Year in a...
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